Feast Of Christ The King Perunnal In Madre-De-Deus Church At Trivandrum

Vettukadu Perunnal

Start date: 15-11-2016

End date: 22-11-2016

Venue: Madre-de-Deus Church

Location: Vettukadu

District: Thiruvananthapuram

Every year, the Madre-de-Deus Church at Vettukadu comes alive in all its splendour during the annual 'feast of Christ the King'. Vettukadu, a coastal suburb in Thiruvananthapuram, is known for its 500-year-old ‘Madre-de-Deus Church.’ Legend has it that the region was visited by the famous missionary, St. Francis Xavier, sometime between C.E. 1543 and 1547 to evangelise the people.

The Church is especially renowned among pilgrims and tourists for the 'feast of Christ the King' celebration and is visited by those from other communities as well. This colourful event sees devotees teeming in from far and wide. Special prayers are held on all the festival days and a ceremonial procession carrying the statue of Christ the King is held on the main day.

Nearest railway station: Thiruvananthapuram Central, about 7 km 

Nearest airport: Trivandrum International Airport, about 3 km

Attukal Temple – Attukalamma Cares Her Devotees Like A Mother Does Her Children

ATTUKAL TEMPLE 

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The Attukal Bhagavathy Temple is one of the ancient temples dedicated to the divine mother in Kerala. It is very close to the famous Sri Padmanabha Swamy temple in Trivandrum.

It is popularly described as the Sabarimala of women, since women form the major portion of the Devi’s devotees. The Goddess in the temple of Attukal is worshipped as the Supreme Mother, creator of all living beings as well as their destroyer.   

All pilgrims who visit the Sri Padmanabha Swamy Temple make it a point to visit the shrine of the supreme Mother known as Attukalamma.

Attukal temple is the abode of the goddess, who is the supreme preserver and destroyer. She cares her devotees like a mother does her children. For the devotees, Attukal Devi (Attukal Amma or Attukal Bhagavathy) is supreme power, capable of delivering all the wishes of her devotees.

 Several women devotees testify the supreme power of this shrine, and tell you how Attukal Devi has blessed them with progeny and wishes of bountiful life.

Devotees from all parts of India come and bow before the all powerful goddess, seeking an end to their afflictions and to receive blessings.

 The temple is just 2 Km from the main city center of Thiruvananthapuram and is located at a rural-looking area, although the surroundings are highly urbanized.

Attukal Bhagavathy Temple exhibits a unify of Tamil and Kerala form of architecture. The gateway of the temple is stunning with delicate work.

Furthermore, the temple has beautiful idols of Mahisasurmardini, Goddess Kali, Rajarajeshwari, Devi Parvati and Lord Shiva.

  

There are two idols of the Goddess here. The original deity is adorned with golden ornaments and precious stones. The other one is placed just beside that. 

The architecture of Attukal temple has elements of both Kerala and Tamil architecture styles. 

The exteriors of the temple are carved with hundreds of sculptures of gods, goddesses, the stories of Dasavataram of Lord Vishnu,Goddess Kannagi (Kannaki), Dakshayaga etc. The main building also depicts Goddess Kali, Sree Parvathy, Lord Siva, Rajarajeshwari, and several others. 

The Gopura (main rise building) is covered by such idols, which surely are a work of a team of artisans under the leadership of an able sculptor.

The temple doors and internal corridors also have several sculptures of Gods like Lord Ganapathi (Ganesh), Lord Siva, etc.

By Air 

 The nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, located at Valiyathura is about 7 Km from the shrine. Many international air carriers operate daily international flights to Middle East, Male and Sri Lanka from Thiruvananthapuram.

By Rail 

 The nearest Railway station is Trivandrum Central Railway station located at Thampanoor is about 2 Km from the shrine.

By Road 

 Trivandrum Central Bus Station located at Thampanoor is about 2 Km from the shrine and the City Bus Station located at EastFort is about 1.5 Km form the shrine.

Poovar Island Tariff For 2016 To 2017

POOVAR ISLAND RESORT

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Rate contract valid from 01/04/16 to 31/03/17
SUMMER RATE - 01/04/16 TO 30/09/16
Room Category	Published Tariff	Tax (%)	Food charges ( Per person)	Extra bed charges ( CPAI)	Child with / Without extra bed (5-12 years) ( CPAI)
Superior Land Cottage	Rs. 6,000	21.2	Lunch - Rs. 650 + Tax Dinner - Rs. 750 + Tax	Rs. 2,000	Rs. 1,000
Premium Land Cottage	Rs. 8,500	21.2	Lunch - Rs. 650 + Tax Dinner - Rs. 750 + Tax	Rs. 2,000	Rs. 1,000
Floating Cottage	Rs. 9,000	21.2	Lunch - Rs. 650 + Tax Dinner - Rs. 750 + Tax	NA	NA
Deluxe Floating Cottage	Rs. 13,500	21.2	Lunch - Rs. 650 + Tax Dinner - Rs. 750 + Tax	Rs. 2,000	Rs. 1,000
WINTER RATE - 01/10/16 TO 19/12/16 & 11/01/17 TO 31/03/17
Room Category	Published Tariff	Tax (%)	Food charges ( Per person)	Extra bed charges ( CPAI)	Child with / Without extra bed (5-12 years) ( CPAI)
Superior Land Cottage	Rs. 9,500	21.2	Lunch - Rs. 650 + Tax Dinner - Rs. 750 + Tax	Rs. 2,000	Rs. 1,000
Premium Land Cottage	Rs. 12,500	21.2	Lunch - Rs. 650 + Tax Dinner - Rs. 750 + Tax	Rs. 2,000	Rs. 1,000
Floating Cottage	Rs. 14,000	21.2	Lunch - Rs. 650 + Tax Dinner - Rs. 750 + Tax	NA	NA
Deluxe Floating Cottage	Rs. 15,500	21.2	Lunch - Rs. 650 + Tax Dinner - Rs. 750 + Tax	Rs. 2,000	Rs. 1,000
PEAK PERIOD - 20/12/16 TO 10/01/17
Room Category	Published Tariff	Tax (%)	Food charges ( Per person)	Extra bed charges ( CPAI)	Child with / Without extra bed (5-12 years) ( CPAI)
Superior Land Cottage	Rs.12,000	21.2	Lunch - Rs. 650 + Tax Dinner - Rs. 750 + Tax	Rs. 2,000	Rs. 1,000
Premium Land Cottage	Rs. 15,500	21.2	Lunch - Rs. 650 + Tax Dinner - Rs. 750 + Tax	Rs. 2,000	Rs. 1,000
Floating Cottage	Rs. 17,500	21.2	Lunch - Rs. 650 + Tax Dinner - Rs. 750 + Tax	NA	NA
Deluxe Floating Cottage	Rs. 19,500	21.2	Lunch - Rs. 650 + Tax Dinner - Rs. 750 + Tax	Rs. 2,000	Rs. 1,000

TARIFF

Compulsory Room Supplement for X' Mas evening (24/12/16) Rs. 3500 per person

New Year Evening (31/12/16) Rs. 5000 per person 

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Check-in and check-out is 13:00 hrs & 11:00 hrs. Early check-in & late check-out subject to availability .

Guaranteed day use between 09:00 hrs& 16:00 hrs will be charged at 50% of published tariff, subject to availability. Guaranteed late check-out beyond 16.00 hrs will be charged one nights' room rate. 

FOOD

All meals will be served at the main restaurant.

Guests can choose from either fixed price meals or order from a selected menu. Fixed price meals are a choice of Indian vegetarian or non-veg buffet / Set Menu. Menu choices range from European, Indian, and seafood specials.

The candle light dinner will arranged in the lawn or Floating restaurant includes a cake.

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14 days or more 50% refund;

less than 14 days in advance of arrival no refund

No refund for cancellations on bookings from 20 Dec '16 to 10 Jan '17. 

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Poovar Island - UltraMarine Of The Ocean Create A Magical Ambience Around You.

POOVAR ISLAND

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Poovar island is located about 30 kilometers south of Trivandrum and is accessible by boat only. Kovalam beach is just 12 kilometers away.

Poovar itself has a tradition of sea trade that can be traced back even to the days of King Solomon. Ancient texts describe Poovar as the port Ophir. 

Also, the central mosque here is one of the earliest mosques of Kerala. It was initially build around 1400 years ago, by Malik bin Dinar. History talks of him as the Arabian missionary who brought Islam to Kerala.

King Marthanda Varma, the legendary king of Travancore spent his days of exile here, before winning back his throne. According to a popular story, the king one day saw flower petals floating along the river. He called the place Poovar -the river of flowers- and the name came into being from then on.

Swaying coconut palms, endless golden sands, the ultramarine of the ocean, emerald backwaters, crimson sunsets and lush green vegetation create a magical ambience around you. 

It is the ideal remote getaway location for a quiet holiday in spectacular natural surroundings. you can choose between floating cottages and land cottages for accommodation and enjoy a boat cruise along the palm-fringed shores of bewitching backwaters.

What sets Poovar Island aside is its immense natural beauty, which fortunately remains unspoilt.Beach, island, backwater, river and sea – all meeting in a single locale casts a magical charm unique to Poovar.

Dense growth of spices and flowering plants amidst coconut and banana groves make the place a pleasing mix of green.For those who seek to stay at Poovar Island, there are three main beach resorts and a few small scale establishments. 

Poovar Beach Resort, Isola de cocco and the Estuary Island Resort – all three upmarket places offer similar amenities and have own boat jetty. Poovar Beach Resort has some interesting floating cottages.

By Air

 Trivandrum International Airport at 20 Kms

By Train

Trivandrum Central station at 22 Kms, Nemomrailway station at 12 Kms, Neyyattinkara station at 10 Kms

By Bus

Trivandrum, Nemon and Neyyattinkara

PADMANABHA SWAMY TEMPLE

PADMANABHA SWAMY TEMPLE

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Padmanabhaswamy Temple is located in Thiruvanathapuram of the Indian state of Kerala. It has been amessing gold for centuries.

Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala takes its name from the presiding deity of the Sree Padmanabha Swamy temple, who is also known as Anantha (one who reclines on the Serpent Ananatha). The word 'Thiruvananthapuram' literally means - the land of Sree Anantha Padmanabhaswamy.

The Temple has references in Epics and Puranas. Srimad Bhagavatha says that Balarama visited this Temple, bathed in Padmatheertham and made several offerings. Nammalwar, 9th century poet and one among the 12 vaishnavite saints of the Alvar tradition, has composed ten hymns in praise of Lord Padmanabha.

Some well known scholars, writers and historians, like the Late Dr. L.A.Ravi Varma of Travancore, have expressed the view that this Temple was established on the first day of Kali Yuga (which is over 5000 years ago). The legends of the Temple are handed down through the centuries.

The idol of the presiding deity of the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple is noted for its composition, which has 12008 salagramams, which were brought from Nepal, taken from the banks of the River Gandhaki.

The costliest gold idol is a 34 kg pure gold idol of Lord Vishnu, Sheshashayi (reclining on Sheshanaga), property of the Padmanabhaswamy temple in Thiruananthapuram, Kerala, India.

The garbhagriha or the sanctum sanctorum of Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple is located on a stone slab and the main idol, which is about 18 ft long, can be viewed through three different doors. The head and chest are seen through the first door; while the hands can be sighted through the second door and the feet through the third door.

Worship time at the Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple
Morning hours:
03:30 a.m. to 04:45 a.m. (Nirmalya Darshanam)
06:30 a.m. to 07:00 a.m.
8.30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m. to 11:10 a.m.
11:45 a.m. to 12:00 Noon

Evening hours:
05:00 p.m. to 06:15 p.m.
06:45 p.m. to 07:20 p.m.

By Air

There are regular flights from other major cities of the country to Thiruvananthapuram.

Airport(s): Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV)

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By Train

Thiruvananthapuram is well connected to other major cities of the country via regular trains.

Railway Station(s): Trivandrum Central (TVC), Varkala Sivagiri (VAK), Trivandrum Kochuveli (KCVL), Kazhakkuttam (KZK),Thiruvananthapuram Pettah (TVP), Trivandrum Veli (VELI)

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By Bus

You can easily get regular buses to Thiruvananthapuram from other major cities of the country.

Bus Station(s): Tiruvananthapuram